Huntington Times

Four students from Marshall University School of Pharmacy have been recognized as Rural Health Scholars. The students, Dakota Parnell, Julia Galloway-Fanelli, Carley Carter, and Madison Turner, are third-year Doctor of Pharmacy students who received the 2025-26 Rural Health Scholarship. This scholarship provides them with clinical rotations in high-priority rural settings identified by the West Virginia Health Sciences Service Program.

The selection criteria for these scholarships included grade point average (GPA), an essay, and a demonstrated interest in rural health care issues. As part of their scholarship, the students will complete a minimum of four supervised five-week Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (APPEs) in various areas across West Virginia.

“These exceptional students embody the very mission of Marshall’s School of Pharmacy – preparing pharmacists to meet the unique needs of every community,” said Dr. Craig Kimble, associate dean of academic and curricular affairs, director of experiential learning and associate professor at the school. “Through this initiative, the selected students will either propose a service tailored to address specific challenges in their communities or report on impactful programs they’ve supported during their rotations that improve health services in rural and health professional shortage areas. It’s a meaningful opportunity that benefits both the students and the communities they serve.”